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by 2X22
Wed Apr 06, 2016 11:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Blackhawk is lonely no more!
Replies: 24
Views: 2781

Re: My Blackhawk is lonely no more!

I can't say enough good about Marlin's Cowboys. About the best thing I can say, is I own about a half dozen of them, and shoot 'em all on a regular basis.
by 2X22
Tue Mar 08, 2016 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived
Replies: 98
Views: 19391

Re: Bighorn Armory Model 89 - 500 S&W Levergun Arrived

....so no reason you couldn't just 'gently' launch a 400 grain slug at 1200 fps or so if you felt so inclined, just being aware of the trajectory. Yep! I developed the load my son asked for. For elk hunting on the wet side of the cascades, his favorite place was one where shots were anywhere from 2...
by 2X22
Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: UPDATE ON TWYLA
Replies: 16
Views: 2539

Re: UPDATE ON TWYLA

Nice, such great news.

My wife has fought with fibroid tumors since young. They are terribly painful.
by 2X22
Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Update on Drifter
Replies: 26
Views: 2554

Re: Update on Drifter

Absolutely awesome! :D

I love seeing the improvement a single month made.
by 2X22
Fri Feb 19, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: powders for the .357 rifle
Replies: 51
Views: 9396

Re: powders for the .357 rifle

I've used W296 for almost 40 years with lots of dead deer and other critters, and little bitty groups.
by 2X22
Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: If You Were Going On A Hog Hunt
Replies: 52
Views: 6648

Re: If You Were Going On A Hog Hunt

My first thought was the 444 Marlin I've killed my last two or three elk with, using a 275gr cast and some 3031 at about 2,050fps. Inch, inch and a half groups at 100 yards. But then I began thinking about the dozen or so elk before that, all killed with a Marlin Cowboy in .44 mag, using a 260gr cas...
by 2X22
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder where he came from?
Replies: 79
Views: 9065

Re: Wonder where he came from?

My shorthair could recognize different guns. I'd pull out a rifle, he would just look at me. Pull out any rifle, the same look. Pull out a shotgun, he'd raise his head. A dozen different ones, he would watched intently. But if I brought out my Ruger Red Label, he would jump up, stand on his hind leg...
by 2X22
Wed Feb 03, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder where he came from?
Replies: 79
Views: 9065

Re: Wonder where he came from?

[quote="TedH"

....and probably get fixed too.[/quote]
Man, he's going to be rethinking adopting you as his family, but its going to be too late! :shock: :lol: :lol:
by 2X22
Wed Feb 03, 2016 12:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New lever gun came my way.
Replies: 51
Views: 4834

Re: New lever gun came my way.

jeepnik wrote:You gave up an AR. I'm proud of you. And you made out like a bandit on this one.
This ^^^^^!

An absolutely fantastic trade. :)
by 2X22
Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wonder where he came from?
Replies: 79
Views: 9065

Re: Wonder where he came from?

What a neat story!

Drifter is an English Pointer, isn't he?
by 2X22
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help me pick a 22 mag rifle
Replies: 77
Views: 8392

Re: Help me pick a 22 mag rifle

Another vote for a CZ452. I'm not a bolt guy, but the accuracy of these rifles is outstanding.
by 2X22
Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Doc Hudson
Replies: 27
Views: 5722

Re: Doc Hudson

RIP, Doc.
by 2X22
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: one lonely gun cabinet slot.
Replies: 9
Views: 1468

Re: one lonely gun cabinet slot.

rossim92 wrote:I have one empty slot in my gun cabinet, Holds eight long guns total.
Sounds like you need a bigger gun cabinet! :wink:
by 2X22
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just Returned from Gary Reeder's Handgun Hunters Challenge
Replies: 16
Views: 2262

Re: Just Returned from Gary Reeder's Handgun Hunters Challen

Not sure about hogs, but I can't imagine anything more satisfying than elk with a handgun. I took my first one with a .44 S&W at 90 yards some 30 years ago!

Nice shootin', Jim.
by 2X22
Mon Oct 05, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 45-70 or .348
Replies: 25
Views: 2604

Re: 45-70 or .348

Owning both, my vote is tossed in the ring for the 71. Mine will shot under 3" at 200 yards with the bolt mounted peep. More power than most of us will ever need in this lifetime.
by 2X22
Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin .44 mag twist rate
Replies: 23
Views: 12295

Re: Marlin .44 mag twist rate

I've been shooting 300's from .44 rifles for over 30 years without a problem, from at least a half dozen different rifles if not more.
by 2X22
Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MY Father's Model 71 Winchester
Replies: 19
Views: 2821

Re: MY Father's Model 71 Winchester

I use 3031 with the 200gr RCBS and run them at about 2000fps. Really great accuracy and recoil is very manageable.
by 2X22
Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rossi 92 44 Magnum Bore
Replies: 17
Views: 4819

Re: Rossi 92 44 Magnum Bore

Unique for medium loads and 296 for heavy loads with either jacketed or cast.
by 2X22
Mon Aug 03, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 44-444 JSP bullets
Replies: 14
Views: 2763

Re: 44-444 JSP bullets

Not sure how you feel about Magtech, but I've killed a couple bull elk over the past few years with the Magtech 240gr JSP out of my 444 Marlin @ about 2300fps. It did a pretty good job, kilt 'em dead. Never read anything about pro's or con's of Magtech so can only go by how they've done for me. I've...
by 2X22
Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dumb 45 Caliber Question
Replies: 30
Views: 4618

Re: Dumb 45 Caliber Question

Years before I ever read much about handgun hunting, I was killing deer (a lot of them!) with a 255gr cast at 950 from .44's and 255's at 800fps from a .45acp. Never had a problem nor every needed a second shot that I can remember. It was one of those things I never even thought about.
by 2X22
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This woman's hunting photo....
Replies: 37
Views: 5366

Re: This woman's hunting photo....

I am in LUVVVVVVV!
by 2X22
Fri Jun 26, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad
Replies: 61
Views: 7472

Re: Sad news - Maine hunt with dad

I am so, so sorry, BB.

Words are never enough but I'll put in a prayer for you and your family.
by 2X22
Sun Jun 14, 2015 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A what if question
Replies: 41
Views: 5179

Re: A what if question

If small game is allowed without a guide using firearms, I think I'll play! 1.) Savage 24--22/410, 300 CCI Mini mags, 2 boxes 3" #6 shot 2.) Single bit cruisers axe (I have a dandy I use each morning during the fall and winter :wink: ) 3.) Cold Steel San Mai Outdoorsman belt knife 4.) 4 quart s...
by 2X22
Sun Jun 14, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Maine moose lottery. Dad got picked.
Replies: 15
Views: 2750

Re: Maine moose lottery. Dad got picked.

Congratulations to your Dad, BB! They are difficult to be drawn for, that's for certain.

I've put in here in WA State since they opened a moose season, I don't know how many decades ago. I suppose I'll die of old age before I'm ever drawn. So to hear about your dad makes it all the better!
by 2X22
Sat Jun 13, 2015 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How The News Media Would Report This...
Replies: 12
Views: 1080

Re: How The News Media Would Report This...

Jeez, I still remember about 15 years ago I was pulled over for a crack in my windshield by a State Patrolman. When he walked up on the passengers side, he was looking in at 6 rifles and 4 handguns, along with probably about 600 rounds of mostly empties in a cardboard box. On the seat he could see a...
by 2X22
Fri Jun 12, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "You have cancer"
Replies: 45
Views: 4830

Re: "You have cancer"

Prayer sent, Bill.
by 2X22
Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester 64 manufactured in 1941
Replies: 13
Views: 1569

Re: Winchester 64 manufactured in 1941

I have a 64 in 25-35, made in 1939, given to me 42 years ago on my 14th birthday! I've own a lot of rifles since it became mine, but none have equaled it's accuracy with a Williams receiver sight. Shot my first deer with it about 5 months after I got it. I still have it after all these years and wil...
by 2X22
Tue May 19, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Power of a 444 Marlin in a 1894..."
Replies: 16
Views: 3717

Re: "The Power of a 444 Marlin in a 1894..."

BlaineG wrote:YOU can shoot it.....i won't. .....stiff .44Mag loads just about max out an 1894...
A big plus one from me.
by 2X22
Thu May 14, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 Years Ago Today...Where Were You ?
Replies: 62
Views: 7117

Re: 40 Years Ago Today...Where Were You ?

Sophomore in High School.

My wife to be was a freshman.
by 2X22
Mon Mar 02, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pedersoli 1886/71 Boar Buster 444 Marlin
Replies: 36
Views: 3719

Re: Pedersoli 1886/71 Boar Buster 444 Marlin

KirkD wrote: Also, if a fellow likes a caliber, that's all the excuse he needs.
How much more simple can it be! :lol: :lol:

I love the 45-70, but I also love the 444 and use it to knock the snot out of big bull elk. :wink:
by 2X22
Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How about a discussion on the 444 Marlin?
Replies: 41
Views: 5369

Re: How about a discussion on the 444 Marlin?

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/TedH/20140817_161648_zps1b43bffe.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f157/TedH/20141207_182537_zpsoxvlelzo.jpg My .444 looks like Ted's twin. Mine has a 4X Leupold mounted on it and shoots just about anything I've tried, exactly as the group above! Seriously...
by 2X22
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...
Replies: 58
Views: 6302

Re: Another "What If" post. Off to Alaska...

Winchester model 71--.348---250gr Barnes or my 250 cast Marlin Cowboy--.44 mag---260gr cast CZ452--.22LR 4 3/4" Ruger Flattop .44 mag---260gr cast 28" Ruger Red Label 20 gauge That's just going by what's in the safe. But then again, I don't think I'd want anything else! :mrgreen: :lol:
by 2X22
Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-30 cast bullet load data for trapper
Replies: 15
Views: 3228

Re: 30-30 cast bullet load data for trapper

I use only two different 30-30 loads, don't need anything else. The first is my hunting load and it does a great job on even elk. A Lyman 311041 and 28grs of 3031. I get about 2000fps and have never recovered on from a deer, black bear or elk. Kills like a sledge hammer, even on our larger Roosevelt...
by 2X22
Sun Nov 16, 2014 8:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cabelas Gun Library find Marlin 32 Special
Replies: 32
Views: 3842

Re: Cabelas Gun Library find Marlin 32 Special

A dandy rifle!

I'm a big fan of Cabela's gun library, found a couple absolute dandy's there in the last few years! Compared to GB, what I found was a real bargain at 1/2 the GB price. :o

Which reminds me, I need to go shopping in my local Cabela's GL.... :mrgreen:
by 2X22
Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...
Replies: 26
Views: 8249

Re: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...

BlaineG wrote:One thing Fo Sho, you are going to adjust their attitude with a load of 8s in the upper torso. :twisted:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by 2X22
Sun Nov 16, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .35 Whelen (Browning 1895) makes meat
Replies: 21
Views: 4208

Re: .35 Whelen (Browning 1895) makes meat

Nice buck, nice rifle and great caliber!

Congratulations!
by 2X22
Sun Nov 16, 2014 1:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...
Replies: 26
Views: 8249

Re: Birdshot for guy climbing in bedroom window...

Seen a guy blow his face off (and live) attempting suicide by 12 gauge. Bone stopped most of the load. The rest blew his nose, eyeballs, lips, etc right off. Yep, this happened to a good friend of mine. Went out to our trap range and sat down in front of the traphouse and put his shotgun barrel in ...
by 2X22
Thu Nov 13, 2014 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FOUND BULLETS!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 2644

Re: FOUND BULLETS!!!!

Griff wrote:FOUND BULLETS!!!!
Me too.

But I had to start out by digging out a bullet mold, warmed up the lead pot.... :wink:

Really glad you found what you were looking for though!
by 2X22
Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 1888

Re: Marlin 1894

AJMD429 wrote:Yep. Same here. That's the load I try to 'duplicate' with my reloads (using 2400).
Have you tried W296? I'm not sure you can duplicate that load with 2400. Perhaps, but I'm not certain.

For all my heavier .44 loads, I use W296, have for 30 years and no complaints. Haven't used 2400 since!
by 2X22
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Marlin 1894
Replies: 10
Views: 1888

Re: Marlin 1894

Mine sucked I developed a disdain for Marlins in general because of my 1894 44 mag ----- i didnt go as in depth as you did to find out why --- just when i had one at the bench that grouped 6" at 100 with 240 gr loads, -- then i had a 45/70 that would hurl them in like a bolt rifle regardless o...
by 2X22
Wed Oct 29, 2014 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which is quieter?
Replies: 57
Views: 6571

Re: Which is quieter?

I've shot thousands of CCI CB Caps for years, because they are quieter than a pellet gun. At least, out of a bolt action with a 24" barrel, it is so quiet the firing pin is about the loudest part. Great killers of crows and cats. :D
by 2X22
Mon Oct 27, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attention all .410 shooters.
Replies: 21
Views: 2446

Re: Attention all .410 shooters.

Old Ironsights wrote:Image
And yet MORE talkin' with words!
by 2X22
Mon Oct 27, 2014 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attention all .410 shooters.
Replies: 21
Views: 2446

Re: Attention all .410 shooters.

barbarossa wrote:Image

My win9410
A picture worth a thousand words!
by 2X22
Sun Oct 26, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attention all .410 shooters.
Replies: 21
Views: 2446

Re: Attention all .410 shooters.

Great report, Nath!

I absolutely adore the .410. My safe has plenty of 12's, 16's and 20's, even a 28. But my 410's take the most game for me, which is ruffed and blue grouse. My Savage 24 22/410 is used the most on my little farm, but a dandy Turkish made little Gazelle O/U is what I hunt with.
by 2X22
Sat Oct 25, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bullets and gun leather
Replies: 9
Views: 1516

Re: bullets and gun leather

RIHMFIRE wrote:do you guys leave your boooolits in your gun leather?
Yep.

Shoot 'em and refill the loops 4 or 5 time per year.
by 2X22
Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deer Hunting 2014--which levergun caliber will you be using?
Replies: 46
Views: 8524

Re: Deer Hunting 2014--which levergun caliber will you be us

24" Marlin Cowboy in .44 for deer around my house Well.............. you can't imagine how right I was! After putting on about 50-60 miles over the past week and a half on foot in the mountains around my house, this morning while cooking breakfast, I caught movement out the living room window....
by 2X22
Wed Oct 15, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 35 Whelen AI
Replies: 18
Views: 1623

Re: 35 Whelen AI

I have a .35 Whelen 40 degree Improved in my own safe! I had it rebarreled with a Shilen and there it sits. I have the dies, but just never got around to doing anything with it and it just sits in the back of the safe...somewhere... I have a PILE of 250's and a few thousand 30-06 brass. I ran about ...
by 2X22
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 63
Views: 5175

Re: Is it just me?

rossim92 wrote:I poop at five, pee at six and then I wake up at seven!!!!!!!! :shock:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by 2X22
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 63
Views: 5175

Re: Is it just me?

We were in a crowded parking lot waiting paitiently in the drive lane for a family to get in their car and back out of a parking spot the other day, when some a-hole zipped around the corner past us and pushed his way in the parking spot right on the bumper of the exiting car. That was the proverbi...
by 2X22
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is it just me?
Replies: 63
Views: 5175

Re: Is it just me?

Coming up on 56, so pretty young compared to some of you! Being a weightlifter has helped me with the aging process, I believe. As muscular and just as strong or stronger in some movements than ever before, it has helped stave off much of age related problems. Not to say I'm not feeling a few aches ...